{"id":3107,"date":"2019-09-19T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=3107"},"modified":"2024-09-12T10:23:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T09:23:36","slug":"1971-mini-cooper-s-recreation-project-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/1971-mini-cooper-s-recreation-project-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"1971 Mini Cooper S Recreation – Project Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re taught at a young age that puzzles are good, and we should relish an opportunity to test our cognitive function to the maximum. Lego, Meccano, Airfix kits, the humble jigsaw. Our young minds are bombarded by the need to solve puzzles of increasing complexity. But then we grow up and there is no more Lego, or Airfix. Instead, we have to do boring adult stuff. Who wants to do that? That\u2019s why this Mini is perfect – it\u2019s a definite puzzle that just needs you to put it all back together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mini<\/a> is a car that resonates with so many of us. We either had one, or our parents had one, or we know someone who has had one. It\u2019s a motoring icon and it\u2019s a happy little thing to boot – you can\u2019t be angry when you see a Mini. Unless it\u2019s driven over your foot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduced in 1959, the Mini<\/a> was the brainchild of Alec Issigonis, Austin\u2019s premier engineer. His vision was a small, light, frugal, but also practical and spacious, car. A seemingly impossible combination, but through clever design he achieved it. The engine was mounted on top of the gearbox, and they shared the same oil. The whole lot was mounted transversely to save even more space. The interior was minimalistic to the max, with just one dial sitting in the dash, thus creating more space for people. It was a clever, well packaged, little machine. And we loved it, buying millions of them before the Mini was shuffled off the production lines in the early 2000s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is it?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Mini you\u2019re looking at here is a 1971 Mk3, which has been restored to what looks to be an impressive standard. The vendor states that this particular Mini was fitted with a 1275 A+ engine some years back, complete with all the good stuff like twin carbs and RC40 exhaust. A hot little car then, as they don\u2019t half fly with that engine in there.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mini,<\/a><\/p>\n

The shell has not just been restored though. It\u2019s been built to Cooper S specification by <\/span>The Ennion Workshop<\/span><\/a> using heritage panels, all of which have been lovingly fitted with skilled and time-served hands. The whole thing has been finished off in a fetching shade of aqua, which we really love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it a project?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a nutshell, it needs to be put back together. Sadly, for reasons not disclosed in the advert, the project has come to a halt. The shell is perfect and ready to go. There is no rust or damage to contend with. Instead, there is a mountain of parts, both new and old, that need to be brought together to bring this feisty little car back together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This car needs someone with the knowledge and the determination required to see it through. It seems that everything is there, but for what\u2019s not, there are plenty of specialists who can help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mini,<\/a><\/p>\n

It may seem like a daunting task, but it\u2019s really not. You get to build a car as you want. To your specification. From scratch. And you can just get straight in there and crack on with the build. There is no rot or rust to contend with, it\u2019s all been taken care of. And all the parts you need are there, too. The project just needs some time and a logical approach, like those puzzles from your younger days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Five things to look for:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

1) Body<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, the body has been extensively repaired, but in the interim has it been dinged or damaged? It looks pretty clean, but if it\u2019s been hidden away it might have been bumped or scraped in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Repairs\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Following on from the above, are you happy with the standard of the repairs? You\u2019re in a prime position to check them out up close and personal, given the car\u2019s bare state, so don\u2019t be blas\u00e9 about looking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Parts\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, this Mini comes with a lot, even a second engine. However, you need to properly go through what\u2019s there and get an idea of the condition. All the parts being there is one thing, them being usable is another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mini,<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Identification<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re sure everything is present and correct, but with a car that\u2019s completely stripped, it never hurts to check the numbers match up and so on. Also, this car didn\u2019t start life as a 1275, so make sure the V5 reflects this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5) Subframes\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

With the car apart, it\u2019s the perfect time to check the condition of the subframes, as these are key parts of a Mini. Check the condition and look for any signs of damage. If they\u2019re battered, you need to replace them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What should you do with it?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a Mini, so the world is your oyster. As the car is stripped, we\u2019d go full cage, buckets, full race trim. Perspex windows, fire extinguisher, the works. Build it into a snarling little hill climb or circuit car. Or even just \u2018fast road\u2019 specification. Minis are at their very best when they\u2019re being given a damn good thrashing, after all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mini,<\/a><\/p>\n

You have a prime opportunity here to build a well sorted little car. New suspension, brakes, sticky rubber, cage. You could build yourself a proper little weekend tarmac terror. Just don\u2019t forget to paint the roof Old English White and fit a white number spot to the doors to complete the look!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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